Aurora, Illinois to Bloomington, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

94.9 miles 152.7 km · straight line
118.6 miles estimated 190.9 km · driving distance
2h 23min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
202° SSW bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Bloomington, Illinois?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Bloomington, Illinois is 94.9 miles (152.7 km) as the crow flies. Bloomington, Illinois is located SSW of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 118.6 miles, taking about 2h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aurora, Illinois and Bloomington, Illinois. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aurora, Illinois to Bloomington, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 23min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 52min $9–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 16min $14–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Bloomington, Illinois

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 262.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients